Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine

Name: Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 ounces dry fettuccini pasta; 2 cups 1 inch pieces fresh asparagus; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 pound cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 25 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 13 views

This is so rich and filling that one serving goes a long way. Crusty bread and a salad is all this creamy dish needs to make a complete and hearty meal.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

12 ounces dry fettuccini pasta

2 cups 1 inch pieces fresh asparagus

1/2 cup butter

2 cups half-and-half cream

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 pound cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 567

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30.9g 40%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 365mg 16%

Total Carbohydrate 46.6g 17%

Dietary Fiber 2.9g 10%

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 27.6g 55%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.

Add the asparagus during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking.

Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and half-and-half.

Cook until thick and bubbly.

Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Stir in Parmesan cheese and chicken, and heat through.

Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus, and toss to coat.